Quote to tune PC3

[Toast]

Rang up AMPS just now to ask how much it would be to tune my PC3 on their dyno, as the fuelling is a bit shite, and kinda snatchy coming back in to the gas.

Dude on the phone was really nice. Thing is though, he reckoned about 4-5 hours, and $400-$500 to get a custom map made. This to me seemed a bit excessive, since when I've asked on here previously most people reckoned a couple of hours, and $200-$300.

Is he just being safe in making this quote? Or trying to rob me? He did seem like a good dude on the phone, so I doubt the latter, but I've never heard from any one or any magazine that such an activity would take this long (and they've got the proper Dynojet dyno too), so am a little confused.

Cheers.

[ZeroIndex]

Rang up AMPS just now to ask how much it would be to tune my PC3 on their dyno, as the fuelling is a bit shite, and kinda snatchy coming back in to the gas.

Dude on the phone was really nice. Thing is though, he reckoned about 4-5 hours, and $400-$500 to get a custom map made. This to me seemed a bit excessive, since when I've asked on here previously most people reckoned a couple of hours, and $200-$300.

Is he just being safe in making this quote? Or trying to rob me? He did seem like a good dude on the phone, so I doubt the latter, but I've never heard from any one or any magazine that such an activity would take this long (and they've got the proper Dynojet dyno too), so am a little confused.

Cheers.
Maybe he's new, and it will only take half the time.. just stop in there and speak to one of the mechanic people

[Pussy]

Sounds about right. Gary at GP motorcycles charged me about $500.00 for my gixxer. It's not a five minute job to do it properly. If the guys at AMPS are as good as Gary, you will find it was $500.00 well spent

[HenryDorsetCase]

the estimate I got was $1000 give or take to supply and install PC3 which breaks down to $600 odd for the unit and "about" $400 for the tune.

bank on $500 and if its cheaper, buy them some beer!

[pritch]

I think I paid $100 for a base run to identify if there was a problem.
There was.
A later visit for the custom map cost another $300.
The Service Manager (Greg? I have his card but it's at work, is a nice guy in my albeit limited experience.)

I was happy with the job they did and the price too I guess...

[750Y]

Dave at AMPS did the '750Y' on a PCII a few years back. it was around $330 from memory. he was ok, the throttle was smooth afterward. ask them if it includes ignition mapping. i lost 10k top end(pukekohe back straight) but the bike was well mannered. my mate told me it's cos they stuffed up the ram air compensation adjustment. have fun 8-)

[Lou Girardin]

It took most of a day to dyno and set up the carbs on my Bandit, so that doesn't sound bad for injection.
It's like everything, do you want a proper job or half a job?
Make sure Gav or Dave do it.

[Two Smoker]

$300-$600... Both Dave at AMPS and Gary at GP Motorcycles (GP Honda) Know their shit and are very good at what they do... In the long run... its money well spent...

[vifferman]

Meh.
Where's the TrueKiwiPioneeringSpirit(TM)?
Back in the day, when I had a PCIIIIII on my bike, I loaded a couple of maps (not at the samer time, y'understand) from the Interdweeb, and feedled them until they were good.
Cost?

Not 12 meeelions.
Not $500 dollarbux.

Zero. Nada. Nusseeeenk.

And how did it go? Who the hell cares! it was free, it went better'n stock, and I had a lot of fun doing it. Oh, the satisfaction! The feeling of accomplishment!

Stop worrying about it! Stop being a wimp! Stop wasting money and do it your self. The $500 you save is nearly half way to a better rear shock, y'know. :yes:

[Omega1]

Yep it aint cheap,

WMCC charged me $575.00 to dyno my Wideglide after I put on a new 2:1 pipe.It was worth it to get the bike running right and after listening to the mechanic explaining my bikes Dyno charts and the adjustments he had made I appreciated that there is alot more to the process than you would think.

also gives you piece of mind as to how she's running.If your making engine mods etc its worth doing to get the most out of what you,ve done.

my 2c

Cheers O1

[Toast]

Dave at AMPS did the '750Y' on a PCII a few years back. it was around $330 from memory. he was ok, the throttle was smooth afterward. ask them if it includes ignition mapping. i lost 10k top end(pukekohe back straight) but the bike was well mannered. my mate told me it's cos they stuffed up the ram air compensation adjustment. have fun 8-)

Cheers for that mate, I'll ask about the ignition mapping. I'm guessing with the amount of time they spend, it should be included.

I might well have a go if I get some time Viff, but really, don't expect it to be half as good as a pro on a dyno can get it to, especially in terms of smoothing the throttle application, which right now is a bit average. Just for the experience though, I probably will (and 'cos it will give me something to do while I'm trying to save money by not riding for a short while).

As far as price goes, it seems the quote was realistic, guess I'll just have to stump when the time comes.

Thanks for the advice everyone.

[Lou Girardin]

Meh.
Where's the TrueKiwiPioneeringSpirit(TM)?
Back in the day, when I had a PCIIIIII on my bike, I loaded a couple of maps (not at the samer time, y'understand) from the Interdweeb, and feedled them until they were good.
Cost?

Not 12 meeelions.
Not $500 dollarbux.

Zero. Nada. Nusseeeenk.



And when someone without your undoubted tecnological genius stuffs it up and ventilates a couple of pistons........................?

[HenryDorsetCase]

. The $500 you save is nearly half way to a better rear shock, y'know. :yes:

uhhhhhhhhh $1199 for the common or garden Ohlins, $1600 for the blingtastic rub-me-like-that-I-love-it-big-boy version...

[Toast]

uhhhhhhhhh $1199 for the common or garden Ohlins, $1600 for the blingtastic rub-me-like-that-I-love-it-big-boy version...

And both of those are cheaper than any price I've ever seen for an Ohlins in NZ.

[Bakes]

Im about to ring and book too, Toast please tell us how you get on

[Finn]

Speaking of Ohlins, my GF is going back home to Sweden (home of Ohlins) next week for a while and I want her to compare pricing. What Ohlins model should I be looking at for the CBR???

[Lou Girardin]

Speaking of Ohlins, my GF is going back home to Sweden (home of Ohlins) next week for a while and I want her to compare pricing. What Ohlins model should I be looking at for the CBR???

Call Robert Taylor. Hawera Motorcycles.
Get some superbike forks while she's there.

[Finn]

Get some superbike forks while she's there.

Thanks Lou. Might get some superbike knives and spoons too.

[imdying]

Porshce, Brutale, CBR1000RR, blonde Swedish wife with big tits... must be hell being you Finn.

[Lou Girardin]

Thanks Lou. Might get some superbike knives and spoons too.

Do you need another spoon in your household?

[Lou Girardin]

Porshce, Brutale, CBR1000RR, blonde Swedish wife with big tits... must be hell being you Finn.

They're not THAT big.

[Finn]

Porshce, Brutale, CBR1000RR, blonde Swedish wife with big tits... must be hell being you Finn.

Sold the Porsche. Mid life crisis over.

[Toast]

Speaking of Ohlins, my GF is going back home to Sweden (home of Ohlins) next week for a while and I want her to compare pricing. What Ohlins model should I be looking at for the CBR???

Finn dude, check these guys, they've got every bike listed and the Ohlins shock for it

http://www.performancemotorcycleparts.com/

For the CBR:

Brand/Model Year Shock part No. Type Price Code Price Length Stroke Spring

CBR 1000 RR 04 HO 347 46PRXLS 30 £699.00 314 +6/-0 58 1093-39

So yeah, tell your ho to get you a HO347

[Toast]

Im about to ring and book too, Toast please tell us how you get on

Will do mate. I've delayed the tuning until late next month or the month after, 'cos a trip to the US this month is gonna leave me broke for a bit.

129 at the rear stock...with pipe and PC, and with custom map to come :)

[White trash]

Yep it aint cheap,

WMCC charged me $575.00 to dyno my Wideglide after I put on a new 2:1 pipe.It was worth it to get the bike running right and after listening to the mechanic explaining my bikes Dyno charts and the adjustments he had made I appreciated that there is alot more to the process than you would think.

also gives you piece of mind as to how she's running.If your making engine mods etc its worth doing to get the most out of what you,ve done.

my 2c

Cheers O1

Oi you, bugger off. Stop trying to turn a perfectly good soprtsbike thread into a "God Harleys are Great" thread.

I'm actually surprised the Wide Bride could turn the dyno mate. Must be those 2 Hi flow air filters it's got.......

[Lou Girardin]

Oi you, bugger off. Stop trying to turn a perfectly good soprtsbike thread into a "God Harleys are Great" thread.

I'm actually surprised the Wide Bride could turn the dyno mate. Must be those 2 Hi flow air filters it's got.......

You've changed your tune.
You weren't a salesman in a past life, were you?